Forged metal art is a type of art that uses metal as its medium. The artist creates pieces of art by using various tools and techniques to manipulate the metals into shapes and forms. The materials used in forging are steel and iron, which are used to create various types of objects
1. The general process of making forged metal art involves an artist melting down his or her raw material, pressing it into a mold, and then reheating it to make it harder by adding more heat or by pouring it on a hot surface for example, a bed of coals or an anvil
2. Once the piece has been created the artist can then polish it or they can leave it as is if they want to retain its natural texture
3. There are many different styles that can be created when forging metal art including sculpture, jewelry, furniture, architectural pieces and even tools like shovels and hammers
4. Many artists use different techniques when creating their works including working with oil paint or acrylic paint over black enameled surfaces as well as using different colored inks such as gold or silver for example for their designs on their pieces of artwork
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